Fred Leon Smith, 82, died Thursday, October 19, 2017. Born in Beaver, UT, he was a member of the LDS church and had been a Hampton resident for the last 8 years where he attended Buckroe Baptist Church and served as the Director for the Buckroe Baptist Food Bank for many years. An Air Force veteran, he loved hunting, fishing, gardening, and being with his kids. He was a longtime volunteer in the Therapy Department at Chesapeake Regional Medical Center.

Survivors include his wife, Juanita L. Smith; two sons, David Smith and Keith Leon; five grandchildren; and his sister, Cherie Beebe .

A memorial service will be conducted at 10:00 am on Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at Buckroe Baptist Church.

Memorials may be made to Buckroe Baptist Church or the church Food Pantry, 1819 N. Mallory Street, Hampton, VA 23663.